The Most Beautiful Temples In Danang Vietnam

The beautiful coastal city of Da Nang is a popular tourist spot, offering travelers a plethora of activities to do—especially those related to water. However, it is not just a pretty coastal city, and there is more to do than diving or cafe hopping. How about exploring these temples?

1. My Son Sanctuary

Ruins

The My Son Ruins are a cluster of Hindu temples constructed sometime between the 4th and 14th centuries by the Champa civilization that once extended over a large part of coastal Vietnam. The ruins often get referred to as the Angkor Wat of Vietnam, though they are far from being as gigantic.

My Son Ruins | © Dan Costin/Flick r

2. Cao Dai Temple

Caodaism is a movement that began in Vietnam in the early 20th century, and in Da Nang, you will find the second largest Cao Dai temple of Vietnam, serving about 50,000 devout followers. This religion is based on all the major religions of the East and West, from Christianity and Islamism to Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, which is why you will find a sign hanging behind the main altar with the words reading, van giao nhat ly, or “all religions have the same reason.” Behind these letters are representations of the founders of five of the world’s greatest religions: Mohammed, Laozi, Jesus, Buddha and Confucius. Behind the main altar sits an enormous globe with the divine eye symbol of Cao Dai, watching over its followers.

The premise of Caodaism is that all religions are ultimately the same. With this belief, the Caodaists seek to promote tolerance throughout the world.

Cao Dai Temple, 63 Hải Phòng, Thạch Thang, Hải Châu, Hải Phòng, Vietnam, +84 236 3829 463

The Divine Eye | © NH53/Flickr

3. Linh Ung – Bai But Pagoda

Forest, Shrine

This rather new and attractive pagoda that took six years to construct is the biggest in the coastal city of Da Nang. Unveiled in 2010, this temple features the perfect harmony between modern and traditional Vietnamese architecture, evident in the curved roofs, pillars, and various statues scattered about the gardens, illustrating fascinating myths and stories in Buddhism.

There is a legend behind the location of this pagoda. During the Nguyen Dynasty, a statue of Buddha floated into the Son Tra Peninsula out of nowhere. Believing that this was a suspicious sign, people here established a shrine for worship, which gave the fishermen peace of mind as they worked. This is where the Linh Ung pagoda is erected today.

Goddess of Mercy | © -JvL-/Flickr

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